2024 PX3
The 2024 PX3 (Prix de la Photographie, Paris) is an international celbration of photography and story-telling. It is one of the most prestigious photography awards in the world. This was my second year entering, and I am beyond thrilled to announce that this year, both images received recognition. “Taking the High Road”, which has done very well in several venues, received a Bronze Award. “After the Storm” received an honorable mention from the jurors.
About the Photographs
Taking the High Road
“Taking the High Road” was the result of a collaboration with Amaya Lashaye of UNCSA’s Contemporary Dance college program. During our time together, we talked about the gap between the artist you are and the artist society expects you to be. In that space, there can be a lot of frustration since the expectations often arise from assumptions based on your gender, race, age, and identity. The steely gaze and position Amaya created spoke volumes to me about that discussion.
After the Storm
“After the Storm” came about while working with Peyton Lilly Bond of South Carolina Ballet. The overall leg-line was given and we went with a different lighting pattern from high and behind her. The grey background evoked a rain motif while the yellow skirt just popped like a sunburst. The title is both physically and emotionally descriptive. Artists move through so many storms born of injury, self-doubt, unemployment, and criticism. The confidence and defiance in the emergence from those storms is awe-inspiring.
About PX3:
The “Prix de la Photographie, Paris” (PX3) strives to promote the appreciation of photography, discover emerging talent, and introduce photographers from around the world to the artistic community of Paris. A selection of work from this competition is displayed in Paris, and the winners are published in the PX3 Annual Book. Juried by leading editors, publishers, curators, gallery owners, consultants, creative directors, and art directors, PX3 brings the best of photography from across the globe to Paris.
Fine Art Photography
Andrew Bowen Studios’ goal is to help artists thrive. When a Fine Art Photo sells, 20% of the net proceeds go to the dancer to support their career.